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The man was discovered to have a long history of child sexual offences after undercover Police lured him in.

A major road in and out of Newport will shut from next week for 11 days - but Island Roads will be carrying out additional works during the closure in a bid to reduce overall disruption.

Former Bembridge School captain Derek Lewin scored twice as Bishop Auckland won the FA Amateur Cup final replay on this day 70 years ago - on 14th April 1956.

A newly transformed care home in Blackwater has opened its doors to the public for the first time, ahead of welcoming its first residents in the coming weeks.

Oakfield FC has unveiled a brand new clubhouse kitchen after being selected for a nationwide grassroots football support scheme backed by Howdens.

The Isle of Wight Council's Adult Community Learning team has unveiled its new Summer programme, featuring a diverse range of workshops and courses.

BREAKING: A man who turned up to court armed with a knife has been detained by Police.

A collaborative initiative on the Isle of Wight has received national recognition, recently winning the Mali Jenkins Award at the Parkinson’s UK Excellence Network Awards.

The popular Gardening Galore event is set to return for over the 20th year.

Isle of Wight RFC reclaimed the Lockdown Cup with a dramatic victory over Alton in their final home game of the season.